Ohio, however is a hybrid state offering tax deeds and certificates (I saw online that only the counties with populations > 200,000 offer the lien certificates).So, my question is: Does any one know of any resources that are more specific than what I've come across...that provide detailed information of specific counties or states (as opposed to just general information, or sales pitches for classes that cost $1000's)?

Based on my understanding of the Customer functionality in Quickbooks, I agree that for real estate investors who might want a more cost effective option can utilize the Customer features (available in the Simple Start and Essentials version) instead of classes.

Not sure, if this means hiring multiple people (one for appraisal, one for inspection, one for cost estimates)3.

We will both be on title and are planning to split costs and ownership evenly. 

do not forget - can I borrow for the closing costs as well?

Ali,When planning to buy in NJ the biggest thing I would tell you is to plan/research for the closing costs.

By subdividing, this would barely affect my current property value for the home.how should I approach speaking to the mortgage company about this and what are my potential options.Thank you to anyone who has any experience on this topic. 

The good thing about househacking a legal multifamily unit is that lender allows you to use the vacated units of 75% market rent as an income to offset the potential current mortgage.

There may be costs associated.

I figured the only holding costs will be the utilities.